Request For Information for Peer Mentor Program

Location:	California
Posted:	May 20, 2026
Due:	Jun 11, 2026
Agency:	Los Angeles County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services U - Education and Training Services V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
Solicitation No:	26-0045
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Solicitation Number:	26-0045
Title:	Request For Information for Peer Mentor Program
Department:	Children & Family Services / Adoption
Bid Type:	Commodity	Bid Amount:	N/A
Commodity:	BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER, AND SIMILAR TYPE PROGRAM SERVICES
Description:	The County of Los Angeles (County), through its Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gain familiarity with the current array of service providers, and gather general information related to the experience and cost to support DCFS youth by connecting them with mentors who have had similar experiences. Organizations with two (2) year experience in connecting DCFS youth between the ages of 10 to 17 years old, with adult mentors with lived experience who help the youth to discuss their lives and opportunities, strengthen family and other social connections, and differentiate between short-term stability and long-term permanency, are encouraged to submit an RFI Response. The release of this RFI is for planning purposes and does not commit the County to contract for any services. Pending the results, the County reserves the right to collaborate with qualified organizations, either to negotiate contracts, release a solicitation, or to take no further action. Interested organizations are highly encouraged to submit a Response, as specified below by 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on June 11, 2026. The County of Los Angeles (County), through its Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gain familiarity with the current array of service providers, and gather general information related to the experience and cost to support DCFS youth by connecting them with mentors who have had similar experiences. Organizations with two (2) year experience in connecting DCFS youth between the ages of 10 to 17 years old, with adult mentors with lived experience who help the youth to discuss their lives and opportunities, strengthen family and other social connections, and differentiate between short-term stability and long-term permanency, are encouraged to submit an RFI Response. The release of this RFI is for planning purposes and does not commit the County to contract for any services. Pending the results, the County reserves the right to collaborate with qualified organizations, either to negotiate contracts, release a solicitation, or to take no further action. Interested organizations are highly encouraged to submit a Response, as specified below by 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on June 11, 2026.
Open Day:	5/20/2026	Close Date:	6/11/2026 12:00:00 PM
Contact Name:	Andrea "Gaby" Guaran	Contact Phone:	(213) 866-8976
Contact Email:	guaraa@dcfs.lacounty.gov
Last Changed On:	5/20/2026 2:41:38 PM

Request For Information for Peer Mentor Program

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